Super Parsley Pesto

Parsley is one of the most powerful detox foods. It is extremely nutritious and deeply cleansing. High in vitamins C and A, chlorophyll, calcium, sodium, magnesium, and iron, it promotes digestion and urination, supports the adrenal glands and detoxifies meat or fish poisoning.

This pesto recipe combines the powerful nourishing and detoxifying properties of parsley with the cleansing action of lemon juice, raw pumpkin seeds and garlic.

Spirulina for Super Power

Enjoy this pesto as a dip for raw veggies, in wraps or sandwiches, mixed with quinoa, brown rice or rice pasta. Or thin with water or oil to turn it into a delicious salad dressing.

Ingredients:

(use organic ingredients whenever possible)

2-3 bunches of fresh parsley

1 clove garlic

¾ cup raw sunflower seeds

¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds

3 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon spirulina powder

salt

pepper

up to ½ cup olive oil (add gradually - use only enough to keep it blending)

1. Coarsely chop parsley and garlic.
2. Place parsley and garlic in a food processor along with seeds, lemon juice, spirulina, salt, and pepper.
3. Process until smooth adding oil in the top while mixture blends until you reach desired consistency.